Auto-Playing Thumbnail On YouTube, This Is How You Can Turn It Off

The auto-Playing thumbnail is one of the features that are available on YouTube. It actually allows the application to play the video for a few seconds. When a list of videos is being shown or selected on the application. For many people, it is very helpful who want to see a little snippet of the video without having to play it. Totally save your time.

However, for some other users, the function can be pretty disturbing. This is indeed due to the relatively loud sound of the video when you are selecting the video you want. This is especially for Android users or even Smart TV devices. Worry not, because this article will help you. To those of you who want to turn off the feature, this is how you do it.

Turn Off The Auto-Playing Thumbnail

Picture: Business Insider
  1. First, log in to the Youtube app on the android smart device,
  2. Next, tap on the Profile menu> Settings> General,
  3. After that, select the Playback menu and turn off the function.

Sources: Wiser.my.

Adib Mohd

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